Walking Again!

I have been very busy since my last post. Last Friday we went back to IA City and took new X-Rays. Everything looked great so I was given the "all clear" to put weight on my left. I was told there were no restrictions on my movements. If I can tolerate it, I can do it. I was also cleared to drive again, which has been so nice!
Friday evening after my appointment we drove to my friend's cabin at Lake Okoboji. I used the crutches Friday evening but gradually became more confident so that my Saturday afternoon I had ditched the crutches. I have a very pronounced limp that I am working on. It is amazing how easy it is to forget the whole "heel, toe, and bend the knee." My muscles hurt very bad. Mostly in the back of my legs, in the hamstrings. Did I mention how weak my leg is? I can barely lift it upward when lying on my back. I have a lot of work to do, but I am excited to be working towards the end of this story. My mood has improved a lot now that I am able to help with the laundry, cooking, and grocery shopping.
Yesterday I had my first physical therapy appointment. OUCH! I think the most painful part was the massage on my scar. I was given some exercises to do at home and have another appointment on Thursday. I could tell that afterwards I was sooo tired. I took some ibuprofen and felt much better by the evening after I rested for a bit. I am so amazed at how quickly I can get tired and worn out. The other thing I could tell right away was some of the strength was coming back and it made walking without a limp a little bit easier. It is so nice to start to get back to normal!